Assoc Mgmt & Budget Analyst

Please apply by: December 19, 2025

Salary Range: $57,346 - $71,682
This is a non-exempt position. Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.

Follow Your Calling, Find Your Career
The success of Mecklenburg County rests on strong, competent talent at all levels of the organization. The County Manager’s Office is responsible for executing the policy decisions of the Board of County Commissioners and leading the County organization by overseeing the administration of County departments. If you enjoy working with the public and are looking for a career where your work is important to the community, come be a part of Mecklenburg County Government and help us provide a community of pride and choice for people to live, learn, work, and recreate.

POSITION SUMMARY
Provide professional and technical support to the financial, budgeting and administration functions of assigned programs or operations. This position, under general supervision, will specialize in budget preparation, analysis and support work for Countywide budgeting functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepare, and/or collects comprehensive information for use in the creation of the County Budget
• Perform research, data collection, analysis, and synthesis of information used to develop the County budgets, including the use of historical information, capital improvement projects, pending programs, and forecasts of future expenditures and revenues
• Prepare information through research and calculations, such as salary and benefit spreadsheets
• Analyze and recommend funding levels
• Participate in presenting budget recommendations to the County Manager and to the Board of County Commissioners; conducts additional research and/or explanations upon request; and incorporates recommendations and/or directives
• Participate in the administration, amendment, and execution of the adopted budget
• Perform operational research, productivity analyses and management studies; develops recommendations for changes in County policies and procedures
• Perform research on budget operations and transactions; and prepares and maintains a variety of financial and statistical reports related to the budget and the financial status and condition of the County, including quarterly financial reports, executive summaries, budget summaries, salary and related benefits spreadsheets, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Minimum of one year performing professional financial and administrative work
Education: Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted: Yes

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of

• Business English, spelling and arithmetic
• Overall function and responsibilities and services in assigned area
• Project management and research principles and resources
• Budgetary principles

Skills
Perform statistical analysis and conducting research.

Abilities

• Collaboration: Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships
• Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided
• Facilitating Change: Encouraging others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities; facilitating the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace
• Formal Presentations: Presenting ideas effectively to individuals or groups; delivering presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience
• Information Monitoring: Setting up ongoing procedures to collect and review information needed to manage an organization or ongoing activities within it
• Initiating Action: Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills: Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise

COMPUTER SKILLS
Advanced proficiency in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.